SEND/Specialist Part-time Teacher for Nuture Groups - Working with the More Able (3 days per week)
Gatehouse School, part of the Phyllis Wallbank Educational Trust, is a flourishing, non-selective, independent school in the heart of the east end of London. We are proud of our inclusive and friendly ethos, which sets out to provide the best education possible for children, establishing a modern outlook on primary education while ensuring that it retains the key values on which it was founded.
Gatehouse School is seeking a highly motivated part-time teacher with extensive experience of working with highly academic and most able pupils. This teacher will work alongside the SENDCo and Inclusion Coordinator, and be proactive, innovative and hardworking, with a track record of improving student outcomes and working effectively within well-established teams.The successful candidate will have extremely high standards, excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire pupils and colleagues and a track record of outstanding teaching.
The successful candidate will:
- Identifying More Able, Gifted and Talented pupils
- Planning provision for More Able, Gifted and Talented pupils
- Teach 1:1 and small group lessons
- Undertake classroom observations
- Checklists for effective use of the learning environment
- To generate a More Able, Gifted and Talented cohort register and make this available to all staff
- To review the register, maintain a shadow register and oversee the monitoring of and interventions for underachieving More Able, Gifted and Talented pupils
- To audit, research and purchase suitable More Able, Gifted and Talented pupils resources
- To seek opportunities beyond the school to develop More Able, Gifted and Talented learners
- To inform staff of any More Able, Gifted and Talented pupils issues
- To be available to discuss development plans with colleagues
- To monitor and evaluate all aspects of the More Able, Gifted and Talented provision within the school
- To offer teaching and learning strategies which challenge the More Able, Gifted and Talented pupils and are in-line with the National Curriculum and the school’s long-term plans
- Work effectively with a range of identified needs, including Autism, ADHD, SALT and OT
The successful applicant will benefit from being part of a professional, supportive staff team as well as a competitive salary. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding nurture teacher to join our highly successful school.
Applications should be submitted using the Gatehouse application form provided. Please complete the form and return by post or email to deputy.bursar@gatehouseschool.co.uk
Gatehouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers, social media/online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equal Opportunities
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.